Senior Electrical Engineer
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Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer
Position Summary
NV5 LNG Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team of experienced engineering professionals. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a variety of electrical engineering projects from initial concept (FEED) through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver effective engineering solutions for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas projects nationwide.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components for industrial processes in the LNG and natural gas industries.
- Develop engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, power distribution drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and calculations.
- Direct and coordinate CAD designers and drafters to produce accurate and complete engineering documentation.
- Prepare equipment specifications and requisitions for procurement activities.
- Review vendor quotations, drawings, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes and standards.
- Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site commissioning activities.
- Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical and control systems into overall plant designs.
- Provide technical support during construction, installation, and plant startup. Typical travel is expected to average around 10% per year but varies by year.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical power systems and power distribution systems.
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and electrical installations in classified locations preferred but not required.
- Experience with low-voltage systems (up to 480V) and medium-voltage systems (up to 4160V).
- Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starters, motor control centers (MCCs), and process control systems.
- Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis software, preferably ETAP.
- Ability to develop electrical equipment and installation cost estimates in support of project proposals.
- Experience preparing bid packages, evaluating contractor proposals, and supporting contractor selection.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and applicable IEEE, ANSI, and industry standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environment.
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
- 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, commissioning, consulting, manufacturing, industrial facilities, energy, or related industries.
- Experience designing and supporting low-voltage electrical power distribution systems, motor control centers, and related electrical equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
- Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Field experience involving equipment installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, or contractor coordination.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
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Company at a glance
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. NV5 primarily focuses on six business verticals: Conformity Assessment; Infrastructure Support Services; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Technology; and Geospatial.
With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, inspectors, program managers, and environmental professionals, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. From certifying and designing the water systems we rely on; streets and bridges our kids use to get to school; buildings and resorts we enjoy; and the electricity/gas we use to power our homes and businesses, to testing materials used in high-rise buildings and responding to environmental disasters, our everyday decisions make lasting impacts. NV5 takes pride in helping our clients develop and deliver cost-effective, sustainable projects that improve lives in our communities. Our combined capabilities bring effective solutions to complex issues.
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